The city of Kamensk-Uralsky is located 100 kilometers from Yekaterinburg , in the very south of the Sverdlovsk region. metallurgical plant the Urals appeared three centuries ago
Today
Kamensk-Uralsky is the third largest city in the Sverdlovsk region . It is the largest industrial center of the Middle Urals . The city has a professional drama theater, an exhibition hall, local history and geological museums, branches of the Sverdlovsk Philharmonic and the Musical Comedy Theater, a breeding center for exotic birds and animals, sanatoriums, hotels, entertainment centers, a chain of cinemas, fitness clubs with swimming pools and spa areas.
Where is Kamensk-Uralsky located?
Kamensk-Uralsky is the center of the Southern Administrative District and the administrative center of the municipal formations of the city of Kamensk-Uralsky and the Kamensky urban district. It is located in the Sverdlovsk region and is the third largest in terms of population and economic potential in the region. It is located in the flat part of the eastern slope of the Middle Urals on the border with Siberia (the border passes through the city). The city is also located at the confluence of two rivers: Iset and Kamenka.
- The total area of Kamensk-Uralsky is 144 square kilometers.
- The approximate population is 168 thousand people.
- The length of the city from north to south is 27 km, from east to west - 15 km.
The climate in the city is temperate continental: winter with severe frosts due to the influence of the Siberian anticyclone; summers are cool with cold air masses that come from the Kara and Barents seas.
Due to the pollution of the urban atmosphere by industrial enterprises, the environmental situation in Kamensk-Uralsk is considered unfavorable. Due to environmental deterioration, the morbidity rate of the population is growing, the quality of drinking water and food is deteriorating. The main sources of air pollution are six industrial enterprises.
The time zone of the city of Kamensk-Uralsky is MSK+2, the offset relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is +5.
How to get there?
Coordinates for GPS navigator
56.414927, 61.918708
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On the territory of Kamensk-Uralsky there is only a military airport. Military unit 45123, the air base of the 2nd Air Force and Air Defense Command, is based here. The nearest civilian international airport is Koltsovo, which is located in Yekaterinburg. The distance from Kamensk-Uralsky to the airfield is 94 km. The airport has the status of a federal facility. Operating hours: 24 hours a day. It ranks 5th in the list of the largest airports in Russia in terms of passenger traffic.
The airport serves aircraft of Russian and foreign airlines: NordStar Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Astana, FlyDubai, Turkish Airlines. Popular destinations of regular and charter flights: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Dubai, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk. The annual passenger traffic is more than 6 million people.
What is the city of Kamensk-Uralsky famous for?
- One of the visiting cards of the city is the “Stone Gate” rock. The structure is located 5 km from Kamensk-Uralsky, on the banks of the Iset River. The height of the rock is more than 20 m. To see the rock you need to climb to the observation deck at the Sosnovy Bor sanatorium.
- The main attraction of the city is the “Cannon” monument, which was erected in 1967. Permyakov acted as the architect. The monument was created in honor of the workers who worked at the iron foundry. The monument itself is located on a high podium, thanks to which it can be seen from anywhere in the city.
- Near the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God there is a factory for the production of bells “Pyatkov and K”. The plant was founded in 1991. Bells created at the factory decorate churches all over the world. Every year, in early June, a special bell festival is held in the city. Ringers from all over Russia gather at the festival.
- In the central part of the city - next to the main square and the city hall - there is the Alexander Nevsky Chapel, which was built in 2001 in honor of the 300th anniversary of the city of Kamensk-Uralsky. Near the chapel there is a small park with walking alleys and a large number of benches.
Unique sports facilities
Athletes of various disciplines can also find entertainment in Kamensk-Uralsky Here are the main objects:
Motor track "Youth" named after. V.V. Friends
This sports facility is located on the site of the mine. The motorcycle track is located on rough terrain, in the very center of the city and is considered one of the best in Russia and Europe. Its length is 1940 m, width from 8 to 14 m.
Ski and biathlon complex "Birch Grove"
The area for physical education and sports is located on the site of a mine where ore was mined for more than 200 years. Now on the territory of “Birch Grove” there is a shooting range and an illuminated asphalt track, strength training equipment and a site for street gymnastics.
City walking park "Razgulyaevsky"
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Ice Palace – KamenskArena
Figure skating and hockey. Choreographic and gyms. For adults and children. The cost of a ticket with rental is 180 rubles/hour, without rental – 120 rubles/hour.
Times and days of public skating: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12 to 14 hours, Sunday - from 16.15 to 20.15, contact phone: +7 (3439) 30-29-30.
